Valentine's Day: Love Poem Template | EYFS Printable Activity

Early Years (EYFS) Valentine’s Day Activity: Love Poem Template

Ignite a love for language and expression this Valentine's Day with our heartwarming Valentine's Day: Love Poem Template! This engaging printable is perfect for EYFS children, offering a beautiful and accessible poetry writing frame to encourage enjoyment in the rhythm of poetry and celebrate the special people in their lives.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this template provides a gentle structure for children to think about people they love, guiding them to appreciate their relationships and the beauty of language.

This intuitive template works as follows:

• Children will be encouraged to think of important people in their lives.

• The child (or a scribing adult for emergent writers) will write the names of these loved ones in the provided red boxes.

• There's no need for any words to rhyme, focusing purely on the expression of affection and the rhythm of the language.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our Valentine's Day: Love Poem Template is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years environments:

  • Thought-Provoking Discussion: Begin by talking about love and what makes certain people special. Ask questions like, "Who makes you feel happy?", "Who helps you?", "What do you like about...?"

  • Personal Connection: Guide children to select 2-3 significant people they wish to include in their poem (e.g., Mummy, Daddy, Grandma, a special friend, even a beloved pet).

  • Scribing for Emergent Writers (EYFS): For children who are not yet writing independently, sit with them and discuss their loved ones. As they name each person, an adult can scribe their name clearly in the red box. This models writing and validates their thoughts.

  • Early Writing Practice (EYFS/early KS1): For children beginning to form letters and words, encourage them to attempt writing the names themselves. The defined red boxes offer a clear space.

  • Focus on Rhythm and Performance: Once the names are filled in, assist the child/children in performing their poem. Encourage them to read it aloud, emphasising the names and enjoying the natural rhythm of the language. This reinforces spoken language skills and builds confidence.

  • Display: The completed poems make a heartwarming display for Valentine's Day, showcasing the children's appreciation for their loved ones.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  This engaging activity supports key developmental areas within the EYFS framework:

  • Communication and Language (Listening, Attention & Understanding; Speaking): Children listen to prompts, attend to the task, articulate their thoughts and feelings about loved ones, and practise speaking clearly when performing their poem.

  • Literacy (Writing; Comprehension): Supports early mark making, emergent writing, and attempts to form words (names). Children connect their personal experiences to written expression. They understand that meaning can be conveyed through written words, even without rhyming.

  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development (Building Relationships; Self-Regulation): Encourages children to recognise and express emotions, understand the importance of positive relationships, and show appreciation for others. Participating in the activity fosters self-esteem and a sense of belonging.

  • Expressive Arts and Design (Being Imaginative & Expressive): Children express their ideas and feelings through the creative medium of poetry, exploring the rhythm and beauty of language.

Download our Valentine's Day: Love Poem Template today and help your EYFS learners craft heartfelt expressions of love, celebrating the cherished people in their lives!

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